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Originally Posted by GtrsRGr8
There is a way to fool Amazon's computers into thinking that a person lives in a different country than he or she does. A guy from another site posted it elsewhere. He claims, and I believe him, that he wanted to make sure that he wasn't doing anything wrong and even wanted to make sure that he wasn't going to be in any "gray" area. He says that he talked to an Amazon rep and he or she (I've forgotten now which it was) said that it was okay to do it. Anyway, if anyone is interested I can post it on the appropriate Mobileread thread.
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Some people get away with it, but Amazon's not okay with it. If/when they catch on they send the following email...
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Hello from Amazon.
We are writing because the home country registered to your Kindle account may not match your country of residence. Due to publishing rights, the home country registered to your account must match your country of residence.
To continue purchasing titles available for United Kingdom, please send a copy of your valid government-issued identity card, passport, or a utility bill received within the previous 90 days to our secure fax line:
Within the UK: 020 8636 9326
Outside the UK: +44 (0) 20 8636 9326
For your security, you may obscure the passport, ID, or account number. However, we ask that you do not obscure any portion of your name, your address, or any expiration or statement dates.
Your fax will be converted to a secure electronic image that will never be printed. Once we have completed the verification process, we will delete the image.
If you have moved to a different country, you can update your home country in the Manage Your Kindle section of your Amazon account (www.amazon.co.uk/manageyourkindle):
1. Login to amazon.co.uk/manageyourkindle.
2. Click "Country Settings."
3. Click "Change."
4. Choose an existing home address from your account or enter a new one.
5. Click “Update.”
We may restrict your home country setting if you continue to purchase from the catalog of titles for United Kingdom without completing the verification process.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Best regards,
Account Specialist
Amazon.co.uk
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